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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system

Risk of injury due to electric shock
The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock.
–  Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is running or being turned at starter speed.
Risk of damage to components
If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are connected or disconnected, components may become damaged.
–  Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric cables.
–  Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine.
Safety precautions when working on cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. –  ...

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